Why are Afghan opium prices soaring? Explained
In 2024, opium prices reached ₹65,486 per kilogram, a tenfold growth from ₹6,535 per kilogram in 2022 when the Taliban ...
Islamabad Police nab 16 in crackdown on illegal arms, drug trade
Islamabad Capital Police have intensified their crackdown on illegal weapons and drug dealers, arresting 16 suspects in the ...
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When bandits hijacked luxury train in China, took 300 passengers hostage
Baloch militants have hijacked a train in Pakistan and taken 500 passengers hostage. About 100 years ago, bandits in China hijacked the luxury Peking Express, taking 300 passengers, including scores ...
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Afghan opium prices skyrocket amid ban, fuelling organised crime
By bnm Tehran bureau Opium prices are soaring in Afghanistan following the Taliban's drug cultivation ban, threatening regional stability, new data from the UN indicated on March 12. The Taliban swept ...